1. Review and report on all requests for new courts or changes in jurisdiction of existing courts.
2. Conduct research concerning requests for new courts or changes in jurisdiction of existing
courts.
3. Conduct public hearings throughout Indiana concerning requests for new courts or changes in
jurisdiction of existing courts.
4. Review and report on any other matters relating to court administration that the Commission
determines appropriate, including court fees, court personnel, salaries of court officers and
personnel, jury selection, and any other issues relating to the operation of the courts.

The Legislative Council assigned this additional charge:
A. Right to a pauper attorney in civil actions (HR 137)